Maintaining good vascular health is a considerable and growing burden on global health departments – As the impairment of vascular function leads to a major initial step in the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Health workers are identifying both causal factors as well as affiliated nutritional factors that may impair normal vascular function and increase the risks of CVD. Some bioactive peptides and amino acids (simply proteins) derived from food sources have appeared in one such area.
Relation of Proteins and Vascular Health
In normal physiology, proteins provide a rich source of bioactive peptides and active amino acids. These nutrients have a positive potential that may affect endothelial function and vascular health, also enhancing the production and bioavailability of NO, reducing inflammation and most importantly, hindering the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) a key part of the renin-angiotensin system (RAAS) which plays a vital role in keeping your blood pressure under control.
However, some sources of protein seem to have different effects on vascular functions. Recently in many controlled types of research, the effects of higher-protein diets on vascular health with those of lower-protein diets have been compared.
Popularity of High-Protein Diets
The increasing popularity of high-protein diets has attracted controversy as well as medical interest. Reduction in the intake of carbohydrates and increase in the consumption of fats and proteins are thought to encourage weight loss and improve vascular risk factors leading to cardiovascular disorders. Significant dietary protein sources have been examined in relation to the prognosis of coronary heart disease (CHD), especially in women. The objective was to examine the relationship between dietary protein sources and the incidence of vascular disorder.
In the analysis, including the other risk factors such as age, smoking, increase intake of red meat, and high-fat dairy was significantly connected with an elevated risk of CHD which can deteriorate your vascular health to a great extent. Meanwhile, high intakes of nuts, fish and poultry were significantly associated with a reduced risk of developing vascular disorders.
